Mehmet Zulkuf Kaya
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Summary
Ihave enough experience to work as a paralegal in the immigration law firm. know English, Russian,
Turkish Kurdish,Uzbek, a little Tacik. can do asylum applications, motions,Ead, biometrics, pleadings,evidences,change of
address, translate of papers...
worked as a coordinator of Erasmus+ program,e-tweening and Eurodesk contact person...
Skills
Continuous Process Improvement Document Preparation
Compliance Appointment Scheduling
Strategy Assistance Attorney Support
Recordkeeping Abilities Contract Review
Case Management Document Control Support
Client Relations Skills Case Summaries
Deadline Management Interviewing Witnesses
Client Communication Calendar Management
Office Management
Experience
IMMIGRATION PARALEGAL 10/2022 - Current
Onal Gallant @Davlatov law firm - Rego Park, NY
Prepared legal petitions, applications, and other documents related to immigration cases.
Communicated regularly with clients via phone, email or mail regarding the progress of their cases.
Developed and implemented processes to simplify work, standardize procedures and help immigration team
operate more efficiently and effectively.
Provided administrative support such as scheduling appointments, filing motions, photocopying documents.
Gathered required immigration application documents and assisted with filing.
Translated documents into [Type] language for client and interpreted verbal communications to enable client to
understand immigration process.
Obtained and reviewed client documentation and analyzed and summarized data.
Translated immigration documents to explain relevance to potential residents.
Assisted with initial client intake to obtain relevant case information and evaluated case issues and case strategy in
coordination with attorney or case manager.
Prepared accurate and complete forms in consultation with client and submitted applications to correct
government entities on behallf of client.
Reviewed client files regularly, consulted attorney and prepared regular status reports to clients and tracked multiple
deadlines simultaneously for employer clients.
Assisted in preparing affidavits of support and visa applications.
Provided assistance during deportation proceedings if necessary by researching applicable laws and regulations
pertaining to removal proceedings.
* Coordinated translation services when needed for foreign language documents.
* Assisted attorneys with research on immigration laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
* Organized evidence exhibits and prepared trial notebooks for review by attorneys prior to court proceedings.
* Verified authenticity of documents submitted by applicants through online databases or contact with issuing
authorities.
* Reviewed immigration forms and documents for accuracy and completeness.
* Collected information from clients, completed paperwork, and determined initial strategies.
* Organized client calendars, prepared mailings and handled high call volumes.
* Filed pleadings and paperwork with court clerk to meet strict deadlines.
* Prepared clients for appointments, depositions and testimony.
* Organized exhibits for trial by preparing materials and supporting documentation.
* Managed contract intake and review for large vendor agreements.
* Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
* Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
* Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents.
* Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.
* Created and updated case management and client account databases.
* Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence.
* Organized and prepared case exhibits and evidence for trial